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M80 AFV

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,909 mi
Last recorded117,909 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 117,909 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes and front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 115,280 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 115,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 114,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 114,063 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,241 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 109,018 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 103,858 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,097 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 87,941 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,783 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 66,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,634 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,235 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,586 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low(BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,586 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre getting low(BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 40,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,783 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 30,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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M80 AFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M80 AFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M80 AFV registered?

M80 AFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is M80 AFV safe to buy?

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